London weather: Extreme cold (again), many school buses cancelled

London weather: Extreme cold (again), many school buses cancelled
The London Free Press
London was placed under a cold weather warning by Environment Canada on Tuesday morning and buses were cancelled for most schools across large swaths of the region. The national weather agency issued a cold weather warning for all of Southwestern Ontario, including London, warning that flurries and the risks of
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Two weather warnings hit London as another wintry wallop looms

Two weather warnings hit London as another wintry wallop looms
The London Free Press
Heavy snowfall was expected to hit London and surrounding communities in the wee hours of Wednesday, a storm that Environment Canada expected could continue into the afternoon. The snowfall warning – colour-coded yellow, the least-severe – was delivered Tuesday evening with a simultaneous warning of freezing drizzle as winter-like cold
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London hospital braced for flood of hurt patients amid snowy crashes

The London Free Press
Provincial police urged drivers in the London region to stay off the roads as blowing snow created white-out conditions while the largest local hospital prepared for a crush of injured patients Saturday afternoon. OPP in Middlesex, Huron and Perth counties asked drivers to avoid unnecessary travel with flurries and gusting winds sending snow flying across […]
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What are ‘galloping powerlines’ and why are they a problem in London?

The London Free Press
What’s behind London’s long power failures during this month’s big snowstorm?
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At London-area hospitals, winter injuries pile up like snowbanks

The London Free Press
An old-fashioned winter like we haven't seen in years has led to piles of snow and ice, potential hazards for anyone braving the outdoors.
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At London-area hospitals, winter injuries pile up like snowbanks

The London Free Press
An old-fashioned winter like we haven't seen in years has led to piles of snow and ice, potential hazards for anyone braving the outdoors.
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An unusually snowy winter for London, and pure joy at Boler Mountain

The London Free Press
It’s been a banner season for Boler Mountain. The London ski hill opened on Dec. 14, a week ahead of schedule, and has been packed ever since, thanks to an unseasonably snowy winter. “Mother Nature has been very kind this year,” said Greg Strauss, a member of Boler’s management team. “It’s been a fantastic season.” […]
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Schools closed, crashes mount as snowstorm lashes London region

The London Free Press
School buses were cancelled for both major London-area school boards and multiple morning crashes were reported on both Highways 401 and 402 Thursday after an overnight snowstorm swept across the region. Shortly before 6 a.m. Thursday, officials announced on social media that all school vehicles for both the Thames Valley District school board and London […]
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Snow (and plenty of it) looms for London region: Environment Canada

The London Free Press
Significant snowfall is being expected to fall between Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning.
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